The Kaupapa Outcome Rating Scale.

Abstract

Over the past decade, the need to make outcome evaluation a routine part of mental health services has become more apparent. This article describes the move to develop brief outcome tools for clinicians that increase effectiveness. In line with this movement a New Zealand Māori ultra-brief outcome measure is described here (the Kaupapa Outcome Rating Scale -- KORS), and the results of a preliminary validation study against the Outcome Rating Scale (ORS) are given. In keeping with the call for 'cultural safety' the KORS is an instrument that gives the power to the client or family to define the quality of service or progress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)